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Hernia

Medical Definition:	Protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; NIM coord with specific organ/dis (IM)
Also Called:	Enterocele

Hernia Categories.

	Hernia, Diaphragmatic - Protrusion of some part of the abdominal or retroperitoneal structures through the diaphragm into the thorax. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Hernia, Femoral
	Hernia, Inguinal
	Hernia, Obturator - Hernia through the obturator foramen.
	Hernia, Umbilical - The protrusion of part of the intestine at the umbilicus (Dorland, 27th ed).
	Hernia, Ventral